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ACE Junior or Student Web Designer/Developer Summer Intern Position

Junior or Student Web Designer/Developer

About Us:

Academic + Campus Events (ACE) has the mandate of stewardship of classroom and event management at the University of Toronto. We are looking for a talented and self-motivated individual to join us. The incumbent should have web design and programming knowledge, as well as some graphic/3D design background. As part of our design and technology team, you’ll be instrumental in how the world (online) sees the UofT learning environments.

Jobs and professional experience:

The successful candidate will work with the Classroom Design & Development team to review, revise, redesign, develop, and manage the existing overall online and web presence of the University of Toronto’s Academic & Campus Events department’s Transforming the Instructional Landscape initiative (https://ace.utoronto.ca/TIL/)

Duties to include:

  • Work with ACE Design and Development team to develop webpage layout, including executing all visual design stages from concept to engineering.
  • Conceptualize original website design ideas to ensure user content is clear and accessible.
  • Create storyboards, user flows, and site maps to communicate interaction and design ideas.
  • Update content as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills Required:

  • Pursuing Degree majoring in Computer Science / Engineering or an education background in any combination of: web design, programming, graphic design, interior design, architecture…etc.
  • Proficiency in standard web development and visual design software.
  • Understanding of current web trends, techniques, and technologies.
  • Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
  • Able to work as part of a team collaborating and contributing to ensure success of overall and individual goals.
  • Python scripting
  • Knowledge of PHP is an asset
  • Knowledge of design software such as Adobe CS, AutoCAD, Sketchup…etc. is an asset but not a requirement.

Perks:

  • Collaborative office environment with pleasant natural light and vibrant greenery.
  • The right tools for the job (computer, sit/stand desk, comfortable task chair, snacks and office coffee/tea).
  • A great team consisting of a diversity of talents.
  • Regularly scheduled office events.

What you will learn:

  • How to build a departmental website as an important campus-wide virtual web communication tool, and as a digital communication platform for inter-departmental collaboration.
  • How to participate in project meetings and design workshops to present ideas
  • Understand ACE mandate and help communicate the message to a broader audience through virtual tools such as website and social media
  • Using Design Thinking process to collect and understand instructor / student feedback.

What We want to see:

  • A CV or Resume to tell us more about you
  • A portfolio (website will be preferred) to show us what you can do

For more information or to apply, please contact Steven Bailey steven.bailey@utoronto.ca, Director of ACE.

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